Grating Gorgonzola

Directions

  1. 1Add some olive oil to a pan and put it over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until soft and golden.
  3. 3To another pan, add the heavy cream.
  4. 4Add some garlic and black pepper to the cream.
  5. 5Whisk until the mixture is well combined.
  6. 6Slice the potatoes thinly with a mandoline slicer.
  7. 7Grease a small oven-safe pan with some olive oil.
  8. 8Add a layer of sliced potatoes to the pan.
  9. 9Pour a layer of the cream mixture over the potatoes.
  10. 10Add a layer of gorgonzola cheese and mushrooms.
  11. 11Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of gorgonzola and mushrooms.
  12. 12Bake in the oven until golden brown and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Mushrooms
  • Heavy cream
  • Garlic
  • Black pepper
  • Potatoes
  • Gorgonzola cheese

Equipment

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Tips

  • Russet potatoes are ideal for gratins as they hold their shape during baking.
  • The high fat content in heavy cream creates the rich, creamy texture of a true gratin. Substituting with half-and-half or milk won’t yield the same results.